Optimising fire management

This project aims at optimising fire management planning and execution in the Park. Research projects are underway on the causes and impacts of recent historic fires. The Park possesses a detailed action plan to tackle vegetation fires. The objective of this work is to project the probability of fire occurrence - based on trends in meteorology, vegetation phenology and visitor use - and alert the responsible authorities (Park management, Park fire officer, municipal fire brigade, voluntary fire fighters) The project will employ participatory stakeholder consultation and agent-based modelling to explore best forecasting and decision making options.